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Mountain biking trails

Rutland Water Dam – Normanton Church loop from Thistleton

Mountain biking trails

Rutland Water Dam – Normanton Church loop from Thistleton

Moderate

4.5

(2)

6

riders

Rutland Water Dam – Normanton Church loop from Thistleton

02:45

48.5km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.1 km

Rutland Water Sports Centre

Highlight • Beach

2

18.8 km

Rutland Water Dam

Highlight • Structure

Construction of Rutland Water began in 1971 and took nearly five years to complete. The main part of the project was to build the dam wall, made of compacted clay excavated from pits within the area of the reservoir.

The dam is 35 metres high, up to 810 metres wide at its base, and 1200 metres long.

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3

20.6 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Normanton Church was originally known as St. Matthews Church and served as a parish church until the 1700s when the village was mostly demolished to create an estate for the Heathcote Baronets. The church was then used as a private chapel.

When the Rutland area was chosen for a new reservoir it was clear the church would be flooded by the water. As a consequence of a large public outcry the church's ground floor was raised above the maximum reservoir level. A causeway was built connecting it to the nearby shore and an embankment was constructed around the building. Boulders were put in place around the church to create a defensive breakwater.

The church is now a wedding and events venue.

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4

22.4 km

Rutland Water Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Picturesque route around the Water, which is traffic-free and safe for children. The impact of all those cars travelling to car the parks, with bikes on board, make the approaching lanes busy for cyclists at times.

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5

24.3 km

Mud Rollers at Rutland Water

Highlight • MTB Park

Great fun to ride the mini mud rollers

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6

28.7 km

The Horse and Jockey Pub

Highlight • Rest Area

Very popular pub on the Rutland water walking and cycling route. Gets insanely busy at weekends in the summer.

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7

30.3 km

Forest Trail at Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Great decent, watch out for the tree roots

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8

31.6 km

Egleton Tracks

Highlight • Cycleway

Great tracks. Good for MTB and gravel bikes

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B

48.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

15.9 km

8.63 km

2.57 km

120 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

8.71 km

6.95 km

231 m

116 m

< 100 m

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Friday 28 August

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14°C

99 %

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